Joe: Alright, so we've got our Bible Expert here to talk about Esther 1. What can you tell us? Expert: Well, in Esther 1, we learn about King Ahasuerus, who reigned over the 127 provinces of his kingdom from India to Ethiopia. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Esther 2 now. What's the big story in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, it starts with Mordecai learning of a plot to assassinate King Ahasuerus. After he finds out, he tells Queen Esther who then informs the King. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Esther 3 now and I'm really excited to hear what our Bible expert has to say. So, what do we have going on in Esther 3? Bible Expert: Well, Esther 3 is all about Esther's bravery and her decision to go before the King to plead for the life of her people. →

Joe: Alright, so we're gonna talk about Esther 4. What's happening in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, Esther 4 is when Esther finally decides to approach King Xerxes and intercede for her people, the Jews. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Esther 5 now. What's going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, Esther 5 is all about Haman's downfall. He had plotted to have all the Jews of the kingdom killed, and so Esther and Mordecai are trying to convince the king to reverse Haman's orders. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Esther 6 now. What's the story here? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this chapter is about the Jews being threatened by Haman, who is an advisor to the King of Persia. Haman is planning on wiping out the Jews from the entire kingdom, so Mordecai, who is Esther's uncle, tells her to approach the King and plead for her people. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about the book of Esther now and what was Esther 7 about? Bible Expert: Well, Esther 7 tells the story of how Mordecai was honored by King Ahasuerus. Joe: Whoa, whoa, whoa, Mordecai? Hold up. →

Joe: Okay, so we're talking about Esther 8. What's the story here? Bible Expert: Well basically, in Esther 8, we see Mordecai and Esther's successful plan to save the Jews from Haman's evil plot. Joe: Oh wow, that's awesome. →

Joe: Alright, alright, so what's the deal with Esther 9? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, in this chapter, Esther invites the King and Haman to a banquet and reveals her identity as a Jew. Joe: Whoa, whoa, what? What is this? →

Joe: Alright, so I'm here with an expert on the Bible and we're talking about Esther 10. What can you tell us about this chapter? Expert: Well, Joe, Esther 10 is the climax of the book of Esther, where the Jews of Persia are in danger of being annihilated. →